Theodorick Bland (1742-1790), Richmond, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Matoax. Hond. by Mr. du Ballet, 1788

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Box 15, Folder 1
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He is among new judges of General Court. District bill passed yesterday. Judges are Joseph Prentis 91 votes, Gabriel Jones, 80, St. George Tucker 79, Richard Parker 64. Will not rise before Wednesday next. Fire yesterday threatened all wooden houses on back street by Graves's and toward the Capitol. Extinguished with loss of two houses and two kitchens. Loss fell entirely on Graves and Nicholson the taylor, wishes Mrs. Maria (Dangerfield) Bland to be informed that if she does not send chariot for self on Tuesday or Wednesday, he shall take the stage and meet her at Matoax. Hopes sister Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker is recovering. Has had reports that she was mending fast.

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